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Andrew Kearns

Andrew Kearns

Independence,MO

Summary

Dynamic operations professional with extensive experience at FedEx: Ground, excelling in logistics and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing productivity through effective training and quality control. Skilled in inventory management and problem-solving, consistently achieving operational goals while fostering a safe and efficient warehouse environment. Forklift certified and committed to excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Associate

MW Industries
06.2025 - Current
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.

Inbound Supervisor

Central Transport, LLC
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
  • Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
  • Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
  • Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
  • Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
  • Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
  • Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.
  • Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Outbound Supervisor

Central Transport, LLC
02.2023 - 12.2024
  • Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes.
  • Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
  • Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
  • Checked tickets and passenger information to verify payment, destinations and special considerations.
  • Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.

Operations Manager

FedEx:Ground
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Trainer

FedEx:Ground
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Created and oversaw Type training programs for operations.
  • Wrote contracts for company employees, working towards satisfactory agreement between executives, employees and personal goals.
  • Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
  • Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
  • Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing internal hiring Number%.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.

Education

High School Diploma - Business

Missouri College
MO
05.2019

Skills

  • Product verification
  • Purchase order verification
  • Labeling and boxing
  • Inventory counting
  • Route deliveries
  • Order picking and processing
  • Merchandise staging
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Warehouse environment safety
  • Leadership and team building
  • Quality control
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Equipment operation
  • Inventory control
  • Inventory organization
  • Logistics
  • Attention to detail
  • Warehouse operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Freight labeling
  • Wrapping and boxing
  • Order fulfillment
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Warehouse tools operation
  • Record preparation
  • Data entry
  • DOT regulations
  • Materials handling and transport
  • Warehouse organization
  • Operations support
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Problem-solving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Forklift certified
  • Barcode scanning
  • Warehouse safety
  • Invoice verification
  • Material handling

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

MW Industries
06.2025 - Current

Inbound Supervisor

Central Transport, LLC
12.2024 - 05.2025

Outbound Supervisor

Central Transport, LLC
02.2023 - 12.2024

Operations Manager

FedEx:Ground
10.2022 - 02.2023

Trainer

FedEx:Ground
03.2020 - 10.2022

High School Diploma - Business

Missouri College

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